How do I enable sound notifications for a WhatsApp group?

How do I enable sound notifications for a WhatsApp group - briefly?

To enable sound notifications for a WhatsApp group, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group you want to adjust.
  2. Tap on the group name at the top of the chat, select "Notifications," and ensure that "Sound" is turned on.

How do I enable sound notifications for a WhatsApp group - in detail?

To enable sound notifications for a WhatsApp group, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Navigate to Group Settings: Find the group for which you want to enable sound notifications. Tap and hold on the group name until a menu appears at the top of the screen. Select "Group info" from this menu.
  3. Access Notification Settings: Within the group information page, look for the "Notifications" section. This is typically found under the "General" or "Advanced" settings depending on your device and WhatsApp version.
  4. Enable Sound Notifications: In the notifications settings, you will see options to customize how you receive alerts from this group. Locate the toggle switch or checkbox labeled "Use custom notifications." Ensure that this option is enabled.
  5. Customize Notification Sounds: After enabling custom notifications, you can select the specific sound you want to use for notifications from this group. Tap on the "Notification tone" option and choose a sound from your device's library or download new ones if available.
  6. Confirm Changes: Once you have selected the desired notification sound, save your changes by tapping the back arrow or the checkmark icon at the top of the screen. This will ensure that your settings are applied correctly.
  7. Verify Notifications: To confirm that sound notifications are enabled for your WhatsApp group, send a test message to the group from another device or ask someone else in the group to send you a message. You should hear the notification sound whenever there is new activity in the group.

By following these steps, you can ensure that you never miss an important update from your WhatsApp groups again.